Funny Books for 1st Graders

Bird has just landed in a brand-new part of the world, and he doesn’t know a soul! But when he spots a rhino with buzzing flies, a croc with a sore tooth, and a zebra watching for lions, he’s sure he can lend a wing. Can one little bird really help four big animals - and make four new friends? This decodable reader practises the ’nk’ sound in words like ’think,’ ‘blink,’ ‘stink,’ ’thanks,’ and ‘junk.’

Bon’s summer holiday is off to the worst start ever. Mum is busy, Dad is busy, and Su won’t even look up from her paper pinwheels. Will anyone in this house ever play with him? Just when Bon is ready to give up, a brilliant idea pops into his head - and it involves Butter, the family parrot, a polka-dot hat, and a very big secret. This decodable reader practises the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘wink,’ ‘stink,’ ’think,’ ‘blink,’ and ‘prank.’

Ned’s shed looks nice, but the cold stone floor is no place to sleep! What he really needs is a big, soft, woolly bed - and that means finding sheep to shear. But have you ever tried to catch a fluffy sheep on a sunny slope? Will Ned chase them down, or can he come up with a cleverer plan? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘chase,’ ‘hide,’ ‘pine,’ and ‘smile.’

Wasp is just buzzing along on a lovely morning when SNAP! - a hungry frog grabs her for breakfast. But wait, isn’t that a snake slithering up behind Frog? And what about the mongoose… and the eagle? When everyone is caught in one big dangling chain of trouble, can one tiny wasp really be braver than them all? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words such as ‘whack,’ ‘whips,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘whose.’

Dot has a brand new cat, but there’s one tiny problem - he won’t eat a thing! Will he nibble warm bread? Nope. A shiny red apple? No way. A freshly cooked egg? Absolutely not. Poor Dot runs all over town, trying every food she can think of, while Cat just stares with his big green eyes. What on earth does this fussy little creature actually want for dinner? This decodable reader practises VC/CVC short vowels in words like ‘cat,’ ‘got,’ ‘hot,’ and ‘red.’

What would YOU do with hair big enough to block the sun, wrap you up in winter, or hide a whole dog inside? Every morning, it has a new plan - a puff, a twirl, a giant square for dress-up day! But when one big snip changes everything, will long hair ever come back? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘clips,’ ’twists,’ ‘grins,’ and ‘swirl.’

Aidan has saved every last coin for a shiny new wand, but the only one he can afford is crooked, scratched, and a bit grumpy. When he tries his very first spell, things go hilariously wrong - toy cars thud, ribbons tangle, candy rains from the sky! Can Aidan figure out how to make this stubborn wand listen before he gives up on magic forever? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends in words like ‘grand,’ ‘blasts,’ ‘plops,’ and ‘storm.’

Fish is grumpy. He’s tired of swimming, tired of bubbles, tired of fins! Could he be a rabbit instead? A bird? When a smiling cat says she’s a HUGE fan of fish, it sounds too good to be true - but is it? And who might become Fish’s very best chum in the end? Dive in and find out! This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘chum,’ ‘munch,’ ‘catch,’ ‘watch,’ and ’teach.’

Coach Vic has a big surprise hidden in an old trunk, and when he pulls out a shiny white ball, everyone’s eyes go wide - especially Dog’s! Can the kids learn to smash, dig, and serve without using their feet? And what happens when a wiggly pup decides volleyball looks like the best dog sport ever invented? Get ready for paws, pounces, and plenty of giggles! This decodable reader practises the ’ng’ sound in words like ‘bang,’ ‘spring,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘swings.’

May the fairy has one simple job: fly through the garden and pick her very favourite flower. Easy, right? But wait - which bloom is truly the best? The sunny daisies? The pinky-pink roses? That mysterious red bloom no one has ever seen? Even the bees can’t agree, and a zippy little bee keeps buzzing, ‘Pick one already!’ Can May ever choose just one? This cheerful decodable reader practises open syllables in words like ‘fly,’ ‘go,’ ’try,’ ‘why,’ and ‘me.’